The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)
€ 43,900
€ 101,700
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SLC 250 d is 7.4 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster 2.5.
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Tesla Roadster 2.5
51.2
71.3
79
44.4
73.7
81.6
71.3 in
Width
73.7 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
51.2 in
Height
44.4 in
95.7
162.7
92.6
155.4
162.7 in
Length
155.4 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Tesla Roadster 2.5
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.06 %
General
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Tesla Roadster 2.5
R172
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.980
Engine Code
SPORT
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLC 250 d
201 hp
288 hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLC 250 d
369 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Performance
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Tesla Roadster 2.5
152 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 250 d
17.6 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
( 60 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes SLC 250 d
60 MPGe
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster 2.5
45 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
848 mi
Range
211 mi
Mercedes SLC 250 d
848 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Environmental Impact
90.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
53.6 kWh
Mercedes SLC 250 d
90.4 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Tesla Roadster 2.5
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
